'Superblue' - the Supercharged conversion that Carolyn sold to me getting on for 12 months ago now has had a series of refreshes/upgrades in recent months.
Brake Caliper refurb, New Discs + Porterfield Pads (F+R) braided hoses :- I accept that a standard '2' doesn't require any upgrades but felt that the ~190bhp on offer justified it
Fairly newish 2nd hand Mohair Roof > makes the car much quieter + it just looks lush
When funds allow I will look at a suspension refresh eg lca Koni shocks + H+R/Eibach springs
Sable
Just had lca done + a smaller steering wheel ... this has transformed a 45k car.
The soft-top on this car is sh*t , so after watching the soft-top replacement yesterday on another car I am thinking of simply removing the soft-top from this car completely + only use a hardtop. Along with removing the spare wheel + using a LiPo battery I am hoping that the roof removal will save me ~ 50kg
Black
Just about to have lca + Kyb (shocks + springs) refresh **update** collected on the 17th, what a transformation on what seemed like decent suspension beforehand on an 86k car .....highly recommended, but not cheap including a 4 wheel geometry check + adjustment .....maybe £1k overall
It will hopefully be an interesting exercise to see how they all perform differently, especially as *some* have the front upper strut brace + Devs 'bar of soap' door inserts
You've done well
@Gibla, can I borrow one? ;)
Are you not back on the road yet Jane?
'Borrowing rates' hmmm let me see :-)
No, :'( sent you a pm.
@Gibla mentioned "lca" thrice but I have not an igloo about that which he writes. Maybe he could kindly enlighten me? please!
Quote from: Joesson on November 13, 2021, 13:49@Gibla mentioned "lca" thrice but I have not an igloo about that which he writes. Maybe he could kindly enlighten me? please!
I'm assuming "lower control arms".
Sorry
@Joesson,a pet hate of mine is folks who use unfamiliar abbreviations:- guilty as charged here m'lord :-(
lca = lower control arm
Surprised that lca (lower control arms) 😉 in isolation made a noticeable difference!
Were the Koni's inserts?
Looking forward to your reports / comparison of Koni v KYB.
Quote from: Joesson on November 13, 2021, 14:08Surprised that lca (lower control arms) 😉 in isolation made a noticeable difference!
Were the Koni's inserts?
Looking forward to your reports / comparison of Koni v KYB.
Maybe a mix of lca and fitment of a much smaller steering wheel (a 330mm compared to standard OEM)
Kym v Koni (along with different springs on both btw)
Quote from: Gibla on November 13, 2021, 12:02'
Brake Caliper refurb,
I have a feeling I would like a caliper refurb, I love great breaks.
Quote from: TheTigerUK on November 14, 2021, 19:10Quote from: Gibla on November 13, 2021, 12:02'
Brake Caliper refurb,
I have a feeling I would like a caliper refurb, I love great breaks.
Painted orange as well :-)
Yes indeed there is nothing that inspires as much confidence in any car as a good braking system
Quote from: Gibla on November 14, 2021, 19:18Quote from: TheTigerUK on November 14, 2021, 19:10Quote from: Gibla on November 13, 2021, 12:02'
Brake Caliper refurb,
I have a feeling I would like a caliper refurb, I love great breaks.
Painted orange as well :-)
Yes indeed there is nothing that inspires as much confidence in any car as a good braking system
Red for me :)
@Gibla said:
Yes indeed there is nothing that inspires as much confidence in any car as a good braking systemThere was a time when confidence in any car was inspired by it starting first time every time, stopping was the secondary thing!